Jerusalem
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been operating in Israel since 1982 and began its Palestinian work in 1994. With an Israeli-Palestinian team in a joint office in Jerusalem the foundation aims to be a platform of innovation for enhancing freedom in society, strengthening dialogue with the European Union and contributing to the advancement of Israeli-Palestinian dialogue. Together with our partners, we want to strengthen liberal values like the rule of law, respect of human dignity with civil and human rights, market economy principles and entrepreneurship and a democratic culture of tolerance and pluralism.
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Cross-Border Dialogue on Liberal Values
In a time of growing geopolitical tension and polarization, a delegation of Israeli liberal politicians embarked on a week-long journey to Brussels and Berlin to deepen dialogue with European allies.
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Requests For Proposals
In order to conduct our projects in 2025, the FNF Jerusalem Office requires proposals from potential service providers and partners. Please contact us if you want to apply for any of the following.
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FNF Jerusalem joining Freedom Games in Poland
It was a great pleasure and honour to organise a panel discussion during the Freedom Games in Lodz, Poland. The Freedom Games conference brings together Liberals from across Europe.
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An Identity Crisis for Israeli Liberals
Since Netanyahu’s religious nationalist government came to power at the end of 2022, the foundations of Israeli democracy have been under attack. Many liberals are calling for the government to resign. The Israel-Gaza war has not only changed the political landscape in Israel, but it also opened up a conflict between liberal individualism and illiberal collectivism. The international community is divided - and Israeli liberals are struggling to find their place.
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Celebrating International Youth Day
We are pleased to work with the Palestinian Youth Forum for Freedom and Democracy (PYFD) in hosting the conference, "Challenges of Palestinian Youth," held at the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
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Global Power Shifts
This paper addresses the increasingly close relations between Russia and Iran, particularly since Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. The new power dynamic is a crucial element in Russia's strategic alignment with systemic partners to redefine the international world order. Specifically, Iran's production and delivery of UAVs in support of Russia's war objectives in Ukraine have shifted the power balance from Iran's weaker position to an exchange now occurring on almost equal footing.
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The Gaza war in a Nutshell
The Hamas terrorist attack on the 7th of October shook Israeli society to its core. After years of failing to negotiate peace, many Israelis settled for security. Now, with neither peace nor security, a divided and traumatized Israel faces its darkest hour. It is still too early to predict how or when the war will end, but certain steps can already be taken to improve the post-war reality.
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Remembering October 7th
14 months ago, Hamas terrorists brutally attacked Israel on the 7th of October 2023. Ariel Segal, senior political advisor to Yair Lapid, chairman of Yesh Atid, Israel's liberal party, shares her thoughts.
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Young Palestinian East Jerusalemites in Israeli Academia
A precise analysis of the increasing enrollment of East Jerusalem Palestinian students in Israeli higher education institutions in recent years and examines the impact of the ongoing war on the trend.
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From Memory to Action – How to Act when Never Again is Now?
Since the October 7th Hamas terror attacks, the world has been witnessing a new dimension of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments, which indeed makes us wonder, whether Never Again is not already here and now.
This was one of the main questions in our panel discussion, in collaboration with the Rubinstein Center for Constitutional Challenges at the Reichman University in Herzliya, to which we invited leading thought leaders from Germany, Great Britain and Poland.
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Never Again: How do Collective Traumas form Constitutional and International Order?
The Imperative of “Never Again” established a new international order and constitutional standards after the Second World War and the unprecedented genocide of the Jews in Europe. How have these traumatic experiences affected victims and perpetrators, their following generations, their perceptions of right and wrong? How are traumas of the past reflected in constitutional frameworks, our national narratives and identities and what role do they play in new conflicts?
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Publication: Global Power Shifts
This paper addresses the increasingly close relations between Russia and Iran, particularly since Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. The new power dynamic is a crucial element in Russia's strategic alignment with systemic partners to redefine the international world order.
Specifically, Iran's production and delivery of UAVs in support of Russia's war objectives in Ukraine have shifted the power balance from Iran's weaker position to an exchange now occurring on almost equal footing. -
Launching of “Starting Up Together”
We recently had our 3 day “Starting Up Together” seminar with the The Peres Center for Peace & Innovation. This seminar was the first session of an annual program that aims to help budding entrepreneurs, who have a passion for action and motivation to get the tools needed to turn their ambitions of entrepreneurship and startups into reality.
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Request for Proposal: LGBTQ+ Podcast Series
The Jerusalem office of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Jerusalem) is looking for a service provider to produce a podcast series on LGBT+ communities around the globe in English and Hebrew. In the last decades we could witness improvements regarding the social and legal status of LGBTQ+ communities.
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Request for Proposal: Organization of Activities for "Israel’s Liberal Voice"
The Jerusalem office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Jerusalem) is looking for a service provider delivering the services of strategic planning, content and event production, marketing and branding and community building and management for its alumni network “Israel’s Liberal Voice” (ILV).
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🌱 Tomorrow’s Tech, Today’s Changemakers 🌱 Join us for the Future Holders Greentech Grand Finale – Semester B! 📍 Amdocs, Raanana 📅 Tomorrow 👩💻 44 incredible teenage girls—Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze—will present their AI-driven solutions to climate challenges. After seven sessions of hands-on learning in AI, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship, these young leaders are ready to pitch eight powerful ideas for a greener future 🌍. Come celebrate their creativity, collaboration, and commitment. Let’s support the next generation shaping a better tomorrow! #FutureHolders #girlsintech Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp5pacDpLOyeu762AAs88ysSyiW4-72bteDEY_3rJ_eenQQQ/viewform
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🌍 From Experience to Impact: Amira’s Journey at the International Academy for Leadership (IAF) "The IAF Moderation & Facilitation seminar offered me practical methods for designing and implementing programs that engage participants and create meaningful gatherings." For Amira, this wasn’t just another workshop. It was an immersive journey into the art of facilitation, where freedom of thought, safe spaces, and individual expression come together to create meaningful impact. 🔑 What makes great facilitation? ✅ Creating environments for open dialogue and diverse perspectives. ✅ Designing programs that inspire active participation, not passive listening. ✅ Balancing structure with flexibility to truly engage every participant. ✅ Understanding that facilitation isn’t about controlling content — it’s about reading the room and adapting. At FNF, we believe that liberal leadership starts with meaningful human interactions. The IAF equips facilitators with the skills, mindset, and values needed to build bridges across cultures and ideas. 📣 Ready to grow as a liberal facilitator? Stay tuned for our next calls for applications. Your leadership journey could start here.
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What do we need to do to prepare East Jerusalem for emergency? Last week, we co-hosted a think tank Zoom meeting with the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research—bringing together 70+ experts, first responders, and local leaders to answer that question. 🔍 The result? a clear, actionable policy paper. Highlights include: 🧑🤝🧑 Neighborhood volunteer teams 🚑 Faster medical access with local staff 🏗️ Community logistics hubs for emergencies 📢 Culturally aware communication 🤝 Planning that reflects East Jerusalem's lived realities Stronger systems. Safer communities. Greater trust. Let’s build resilience that works for everyone. Dive into the full recommendations: 🔗https://jerusaleminstitute.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/%D7%A1%D7%99%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%A4%D7%92%D7%A9-%D7%A6%D7%95%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%97%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%91%D7%94-%D7%94%D7%99%D7%A2%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%9C%D7%97%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%90%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9C-25.pdf
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